An early-morning house fire in Monroe injured one person and shut down Chain Lake Road during the Wednesday morning commute.

Fire destroyed a trailer at 104 Ferry Road in Lisbon Thursday morning. Officials believe it was caused by a faulty electric blanket. (Courtesy Maine Department of Public Safety) Investigators say an ...

CHARLESTON , S.C. (WCIV) — A fire potentially caused by an electric blanket in a West Ashley apartment was contained by the building's sprinkler system Friday evening, local officials announced ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Attorneys for the city of Los Angeles moved this week to block the release of long-awaited depositions of ...

You might start the year hoping to lose a few pounds or get a few more steps in, but it's also a good time to take stock of your home's emergency readiness, including fire safety. So while you're ...

BRUNSWICK, N.Y. (NEWS10) — An electric vehicle fire in Schenectady earlier this week destroyed a car and damaged nearby buildings — prompting fire officials to use a tool that not every department has ...

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An urgent recall notice has been ordered for an electric blanket sold across the UK over risks of fire and electric shocks. The blanket, sold by B&Q, presents risk of fire as it contains an electric ...

Most people don't take fire safety seriously until they become a victim. Statistics show that thousands of American homes have suffered a fire outbreak, meaning that there are more chances of you ...

COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A woman suffered burns to her legs after her blanket caught fire from a nearby space heater, fire-rescue officials said. Firefighters responded to a mobile home off Cox ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – With house fires tending to be more common during the holiday season, officials in Appleton are ...

Let's cut to the chase. When most people hear about the Cobra Fire Blanket, the first reaction is usually an eye roll. Another "revolutionary" fire safety product? Sounds like marketing hype, right?